Knights in the NFL: Lockout Buster Edition

The NFL Lockout is officially slated to end tomorrow morning. Club facilities will open to players starting at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, when 2011 draft picks and rookie free agents can be signed. The following Rutgers free agents are expected to be signed:

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2011 Free AgentsJoe Lefeged, S, ColtsBrandon Bing, CB, BroncosJonathan Freeny, DE, DolphinsAlex Silvestro, DL, Patriots
Antonio Lowery, who most likely would have seen action in a May rookie camp, is still available.

2011 Veteran Free Agents
Also at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, teams can start making trades and begin conversations with veteran free agents from all teams. However, no player can officially sign until Friday at 6 p.m. ET. Teams will not have a window to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The most notable Scarlet Knight free agent will be Brian Leonard.

The Scarlet List
In 2010 12 different Rutgers Alumni started games this season (Brackett, Britt, Davis, Gibson, Greene, Jones, D. McCourty, J. McCourty, O’Hara, Rice, Underwood, and Zuttah). Devin McCourty and O’Hara were also named to pro bowls.

Here is a recap of where all the former Scarlet Knights were at the end of the season. NFL activity will be fast and furious over the next week so we will try and keep you updated:

Gary Brackett, LB, Indianapolis Colts
The Colts defensive captain is in the second year of a long term contract.

Kenny Britt, WR, Tennessee Titans
The talented Britt displayed his talents in his second season last year, including one game over 200 yard receiving had 775 yards and 9 TDs despite missing action with injury. He will need to show the new coaching staff that his off-the field issues are behind him otherwise he could be jeopardizing his career.

Brian Leonard, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Finished the season on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Slated to be a free agent, Leonard will be looking to sign with a team shortly.

Devin McCourty, CB, New England Patriots
Notched a Pro Bowl berth as a rookie with 7 interceptions, 82 tackles, 1 sack and 2 forced fumbles. The first round pick started all 16 games.

Jason McCourty, CB, Tennessee Titans
J-Mac started 6 games and played in 12. Recorded 47 tackles and 2 INTs.

Ryan Neill, LS, San Diego Chargers
Played and long-snapped in 2 games before going on injured reserve.

Shaun O'Hara, C, New York Giants
Despite an injury plagued season, O’Hara was named to the Pro Bowl. He played and started in 6 games. Due to his veteran status and 2010 injuries O’Hara could be in danger of being a salary cap casualty late in camp.

Joe Porter, CB, Oakland Raiders
Was on the Raiders practice squad in 2010.

Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore Ravens
Rice amassed over 1750 total yards for the second straight season and is entering the final year of his contract. Ray is one season away from being rewarded with a big contract.

Derrick Roberson, DB
Played in two games but released by the Browns early in season.

Tiquan Underwood, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Played in 10 games, starting 1. Had 8 catches for 111 yards and a 11.1 ypc. Returned 24 kickoffs for 561 yards and a 23.4 average. Will face stiff competition in camp.

Jamaal Westerman, DE/LB, New York Jets
Had 7 tackles and 1 fumble recovery. Did record the first ever tackle in the New Meadowlands on a kickoff in the first preseason game.

Jeremy Zuttah, G, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Played in 15 games and started 9 at Guard and Center.